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title: "CSP26674 - developing innovative methods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# CSP26674 - developing innovative methods

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ff

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has recently completed a procurement process in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract, titled "CSP26674 - developing innovative methods," focuses on services within the personal development training category and is based in the United Kingdom. This process reached the award stage with the contract becoming active by the 24th of July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, aimed at securing a suitably qualified facilitator efficiently. The contract value is £20,000, with a gross amount of £24,000, and the associated legal framework falls under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative training methods and personal development services. While the process was conducted without competition due to its specialised nature, similar future tenders may open competitive opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in personal development training services and a capacity to promptly meet government requirements are well-positioned to benefit. Such enterprises keen on engaging in central government projects should look for similar procurement opportunities that could foster business growth and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, Given the specialist nature of the requirement, the need to secure an appropriately qualified facilitator within a short timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071521-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZINC VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071521-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071521-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.zinc.vc/

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